Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) Buyback Yield %: -0.63 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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TSE:9241 Future Link Network Co Ltd TSE:9241
63 GF Score
Price 円1,357.00
GF Value 円1,565.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Future Link Network Co Buyback Yield %?

Future Link Network Co TSE:9241 +0.07% 63 Buyback Yield % is -0.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9241 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,565.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Media - Diversified companies, Future Link Network Co ranks worse than 62.19% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Future Link Network Co's current buyback yield was -0.63%.


Future Link Network Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Future Link Network Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Future Link Network Co Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -10.09 -0.14 -0.23 -0.03 -0.11

Future Link Network Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.08 -0.03 0.00 -0.11 -0.57

TSE:9241 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Future Link Network Co Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


TSE:9241
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Future Link Network Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-0.054 + 3.978) / 3412.51
=-0.11%

Future Link Network Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 7.774) / 1363.95
=-0.57%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.63 mean?
Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Future Link Network Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #199 out of 320 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Future Link Network Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.63. Based on the distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #199 out of 320 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Future Link Network Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Link Network Co's Buyback Yield % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future Link Network Co ranks #199 out of 320 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Future Link Network Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Future Link Network Co and its competitors. Future Link Network Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Link Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,565.21, compared to a current price of 円1,357.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.63. Future Link Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Future Link Network Co (TSE:9241) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Link Network Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,357.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,565.21. GuruFocus considers Future Link Network Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9241:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.63
  • GF Value™: 円1,565.21 vs. price of 円1,357.00 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Future Link Network Co Business Description

Address 4-19-3 Nishifuna, Nishifuna Narishima Building, Chiba Prefecture, Funabashi, JPN, 273-0031
Future Link Network Co Ltd operates a regional information platform, Maipure. The company operates in two divisions: the Regional Information Distribution Business and the Public Solutions Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Regional information distribution business.
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円1,357.00
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